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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
1
A general crop report from the Atlanta U.S. Department of Agriculture details crop losses in Georgia due to rust and excess moisture, with wheat hit hardest. While some crops thrived, many areas faced unharvested grain, poor yields, and ongoing rain damage threatening fruit and corn outcomes.
New York June 9 The Dow Jones service reports Guy Barham publisher of The Los Angeles Herald died in London from complications after an operation performed days earlier Barham had sailed for England with William Randolph Hearst and his wife and was a close friend of Hearst His death is seen as a loss to Hearst and the Los Angeles paper network
The cotton market rose to new highs with July futures at 22.25 cents and nearby months above 22 cents before easing, as private reports flag very bad conditions across the belt. About 500 bales sold this week and stock on hand under 2,000 bales in local warehouses, while Sumter County reports severe weevil infestation and dry hot weather is feared to shrink the crop. A New York broker reports deplorable, grasslike cotton in Eastman to Selma, with weevil everywhere and some farmers quitting. Weather in the belt shows light rains in parts, with West Texas fair weather forecast.
Washington June 9. The Federal Reserve Board flatly denies Senator Heflin’s charges that it engaged in publicity propaganda. The denial came in a formal statement to the Senate signed by Governor W. P. G. Harding.
Senators in Washington face a parliamentary snarl as debates over appointments and bids for key positions unfold. The session centers on naming potential nominees including Simmons and Goodinge, with party leaders signaling a tight vote and possible shifts in committee assignments.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, amid a nationwide coal strike, launches the Coal River Collieries with a $2,000,000 investment. Thousands of engineers own stock and will fund a cooperative method to sell coal at cost. The plan features modern mines, model villages, and improved wages to attract skilled miners and reduce labor trouble.
Atlanta reports the Georgia peach crop this year is expected to bring about eight million dollars, with the watermelon crop contributing around three to four million dollars. The piece notes Georgia’s reputation for peaches and watermelons and outlines other farm products rising in commercial value across the state.
Washington June 9 The tariff dispute sparked by Italian Ambassador Ricci has been closed for the American government. Ambassador Ricci met with Secretary of State Hughes yesterday and it was learned today that the conference concluded the matter.
James C. Dunn, president and chief owner of the Cleveland baseball club, died in Chicago at 8 o'clock this morning after a long illness.
Paris June 9 The French financial mission leaves for the United States for consultations on debt issues. The delegation sails June 24 to discuss postwar financial arrangements and economic cooperation with American authorities. Leaders and key negotiators named in dispatches, aims to secure favorable terms and stronger Franco American financial ties.
Chicago June 9 rumors say railroad telegraphers about 81,000 workers will not be included in the next wage reduction order by the Railroad Labor Board. No official statement issued, but expectations point to a smaller cut for clerks than for shopmen as the payroll adjusts.
Pupils of Fur low Grammar school rehearse in the school yard for a Rylander theater program set for Monday morning at 10 30. Admission is 25 and 10 cents with proceeds to buy a talking machine for Furton school. The show includes a springtime festival and a patriotic pageant plus a playlet by Helen Witt.
Atlanta June 9 The World's Fair planned for 1925 in Atlanta is postponed to 1927 announced by M D Gleason secretary of the fair committee. A competing hydro electric exposition is planned for Portland Oregon in 1925.
Tokio June 9. Admiral Baron Kato was offered the premiership of Japan and asked time to consider forming a cabinet to succeed Takahashi who resigned Tuesday. Kato headed the Japanese delegation to the Washington arms conference.
The Times reports that Mount Everest expedition members reached 26,800 feet, the highest altitude attained by man, surpassing the previous mark of 24,583 feet.
Atlanta report lists New York cars Uneeda 1.50 2.25 Arp Beauty 2.25 Queen Dixie 1.50 2.25 Early Rose 2.00 3.75 Carmen 1.25 4.00. Philadelphia none sold Uneeda 1.00 3.00 Arp Beauty 1.00 3.00. Pittsburg three cars Uneeda 1.50 2.50 Arp Beauty 1.50 2.50. Boston one car Uneeda 2.00 2.50 Arp Beauty 1.00 2.50. Cincinnati none Uneeda 1.00. Chicago four cars Uneeda 1.50 3.50 Arp Beauty 2.50 3.25. Cleveland five cars Uneeda 1.00 2.50 Arp Beauty 2.00 2.50. New Orleans none Uneeda 1.25. Out-of-state cars total 30. Grand total 959.
Judge George Hillyer urged harsher punishment for drug violators at a Georgia law school graduation speech. He blamed legal delays and technical disputes for enforcement breakdowns and argued victims’ rights are too often ignored in sympathy with criminals.
Three reports on Musele Shoals project recommendations were presented to the House by the military committee. Acting Chairman McKenzie issued the majority report favoring the Kenny Ford proposal for acceptance if the Gorgas plant is excluded. Wright of Georgia and several Democrats supported this view in a minority opinion. A third report opposed the Ford offer unless other sections are modified beyond Gorgas.
Solicitor General Garrett opened the argument in the Willingham larceny after trust case against Richard F. Willingham. The defense denied every charge, rejected admissions of guilt, and urged the jury to accept his denials as truthful as the trial heads toward a verdict later today.
The U S Senate approved a Swanson resolution authorizing the War Department to loan army cots for the Confederate veterans convention in Richmond starting June 20.
Beautifully engraved cards announce births. Major and Mrs Lawrence Churchill II welcome a son Lawrence Sprague Churchill Jr. Mrs Churchill formerly Miss Bessie A Moore of Rome. Mr and Mrs R A Duff announce a son Richard A Duff Jr born Tuesday June 6.
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